Investigation Report
Foundering of the yacht Bayesian with loss of 7 lives
Foundering of the yacht Bayesian with loss of 7 lives
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Structural and Asset IntegrityVessel and Mooring
- Loss of vessel stabilityLoss of station keepingVessel flooding and foundering
- Marine operations
- Evacuation, escape and rescue
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This interim investigation examines Bayesian’s capsize and foundering near Porticello, Italy, with seven fatalities. It describes abandonment and rescue, analyses storm conditions, and models stability and windage with the centreboard raised. Findings rely on limited verified evidence and an assumed loss condition, pending examination of the salvaged wreck.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Loss of station keeping; drive-off; drift-off.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines the foundering of a yacht involving seven deaths.
Themes: structural and asset integrity, vessel and mooring.